DOE and ASHRAE Sign Agreement to Improve Building Energy Standards

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recently announced an updated agreement to develop achievable and cost-effective standards, jointly promote educational programs, and support one another's products and services.

Under the memorandum of understanding, signed June 25 during ASHRAE’s 2011 Annual Conference in Montreal, the DOE and ASHRAE agree to work together to promote and support the development of ASHRAE standards related to energy efficiency, including: